Does anyone have a Safe behind a picture??

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Hi all. I have some documentation that I've been told has to be kept in a fireproof Safe. I've looked at a load of options now, and any Safe of the appropriate size would take up some a fair bit of floor space, and probably look unsightly!! So, I've decided to look into having a Safe installed in an old unused Chimney Breast in my Dining Room. Obviously with a nice Picture in front of it!! Lol. I'll also take the opportunity to keep any other important items in there, Car Keys, Passport, any cash or jewellery etc. I have to admit, I'm looking forward to this! Kinda James Bond!! Lol. Has anyone else done this??

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C'mon! I'm looking forward to this novelty!! Lol. The thing is, I need a Safe for some documentation, and it has to be fireproof. I don't see the point in buying one of the small fireproof box type safes, as if someone does break in, they'll just take that with them!! Something more permanent has to be the way, and by building it into a wall will stop them carrying it away.

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parapaul said:

Pretty sure this shouldn't be in GG...

While I completely agree that sometimes, in plain sight is the best place to hide something, the OP says his documentation has to be kept in a fireproof safe. Presumably that's for insurance purposes to preserve it if the house burnt down?

Where should I have posted PP??

Yeah, fireproof for Insurance purposes. I agree with things being in obvious places, sometimes that last place someone looks! However as I need a Safe, making it a fixture rather than portable seems like the best option.

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soad said:

Sounds a cool idea. Maybe build it into the floor?
I assume a bank would offer similar option for a yearly fee?

I thought about under the floor, but not as cool really, is it!? Lol. Neither is paying the Bank!

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martin84 said:

After you've got the safe you should get a trapdoor which leads to a shark infested pool.